RSPCA, the

RSPCA, the

the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

a British charity organization which aims to protect animals from cruel treatment, and can bring a legal case to court if someone is cruel to an animal. The RSPCA looks after animals with no homes, and sells them to people who want them. There is a similar organization in the US called the ASPCA.

Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Advanced Learner's Dictionary.